Economies and markets are cyclical. They may include periods of wealth creation and times of bursting bubbles that bankrupt companies in a major downturn. “Boom and bust” cycles may last anywhere from a few months to a few years or longer. During boom times, the economy grows, there are more jobs, and the market provides […]
Earnings Recap: Still Hanging In There
Earnings growth of 6-7% doesn’t sound very exciting, but given the challenges corporate America has faced, we consider the nearly-complete second quarter earnings season a resounding success. The numerous challenges last quarter included a slowing economy, intensifying inflation pressures, ongoing global supply chain disruptions, and a surging U.S. dollar. Still, corporate America delivered the type […]
Assessing the Health of Your Business
In today’s business climate, it may be more important than ever for companies to operate at maximum efficiency and with a keen awareness of the potential impact of changes in their industry and the economy. Using a SWOT analysis to take a closer look at your company’s internal operations, as well as its position in […]
Home Sales Fall (Again). What’s Next?
Existing home sales fell 5.9% in July, the sixth consecutive month of declines as higher interest rates weigh on housing affordability and prospective buyers. As the housing market slowed, so did prices. The median price for a single family home was $410,600, a decline of roughly $10,000 from June. However, homes do not stay on […]
Profit-Sharing—Age and Service Weigh In
For quite some time, profit-sharing plans have been recognized by many small business owners and professionals as effective, qualified retirement savings mechanisms. Generally speaking, these plans allow employees to share company profits. Two popular plans are the age-weighted profit-sharing plan and the service-weighted profit-sharing plan. With such plans, it’s possible to base contributions on a […]
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